12 October 2005

at
Ritz-Carlton

Laguna Niguel, CA

Host:  The LArdog
Theme:  Eagle Redux

Wine List
(By pour order)

 

Champagne
The !

B
E.

2001 Ch. Climens Sauternes

19s
19s

19s
19s

19i
19hézeaux
19nts

19ts
19eaux
19ns

199 Ch. Climens Sauternes

Menu

Cathy's & Debby's Flight
Hors d'oeuvres

Feuillete of porcini mushrooms and escargot
Caviar on potato blini and spicy cucumber consommé shot
Smoked salmon crostini
Roulade of duck prosciutto with pickled mustard melon
with
n/v Charles Ellner Champagne, brut
1995 Tattinger Comte de Champagne, Blanc de Blancs
1996 Dom Perignon, brut

Obligatory Whites
First Course

Lobster Tartare, roasted pepper coulis and ginger lobster gele
with
1997 Rochioli Chardonnay, River Break
1996 Kongsgaard Chardonnay

PETA v. FOB
Second Course

Pan-seared, panko-breaded Foie Gras, Persimmon compote, port jus
with
1983 Ch. Climens, Barsac

Cult Pinot Noir
Third Course

Roasted Sonoma Squab, Black rice risotto, truffle jus
with
1996 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Olivet Lane
1997 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Olivet Lane

The Originals
Fourth Course

Lamb rib eye, sweet garlic canoli beans ragout, ratatouille timbale and lamb basil sauce
with
1990 Beringer Private Reserve
1990 Chateau Montelena
1990 Ridge Monte Bello

Eagle Redux
Fifth Course

California fresh cheeses, with Baby Greens and Walnut Bread thin toast
with
1999 Screaming Eagle
2001 Screaming Eagle
2002 Screaming Eagle

The Closer
Sixth Course

Valrhona Chocolate Apple tarte, Caramel sauce
with
2002 Domaine de Mongilet Les Trois Schistes

Finis
Seventh Course
Petits fours

Attendees:
 LArdog, Dan & Debby, Dave L., Brad & Cathy, A. David
And Special Guests Teddi, Larry & Sandy

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A. David Chan

ABE